In fatal crashes involving young drivers, what percentage of the vehicles involved were six years old or older?

• A. 82%
• B. 45%
• C. 60%
• D. 35%

Answer: (A)

The main idea is that vehicle age is heavily linked to fatal crashes involving young drivers. About 82% of the vehicles involved were six years old or older, meaning the vast majority of these fatal crashes involve older cars. This suggests that older vehicles, which may lack some newer safety features or have more wear and tear, are disproportionately represented in these crashes. It also reflects that young drivers are more often in older, lower-cost cars. The other percentage choices would imply a much smaller share of older cars, which doesn’t match the data shown.